Office of Drinking Water Quality

Public Swimming Pools 
and Spas

Definition:

• Swimming pools, wading pools, and therapeutic pools, 
• Owned or maintained by any person, partnership, association, corporation, city or town or state, 
• Except swimming pools maintained by an individual for the sole use of his or her household and guest without charge for administration,
• Not for the purpose of profit or in connection with any business operated for the purpose of profit except also swimming pools owned and maintained by the United States.

HEALTH ensures that public swimming pools are constructed and operated in a safe and sanitary manner.  Inspections of the filtering system, water quality and other sanitary and safety concerns are performed routinely.

For more information :

• The Center for Disease Control offers guidance and collects pool-related data
• The National Pool and Spa Institute (NPSI) has advice and information for pool owners and users: 
• Licensing Status (Link to License 2000)
• Rules and Regulations for Licensing Swimming and Wading Pools, Hottubs and Spas